adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed that he had been in jail before, and was not unaccustomed to the life.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
DisposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed that he had been in jail before, and was not unaccustomed to the life.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that he had been in jail before, and was not unaccustomed to the life.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading It seemed that he had been in jail before, and was not unaccustomed to the life.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It seemed that he had been in jail before, and was not unaccustomed to the life.
livelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvli/
full of life and energy
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
OregonnounUS /ˈɔːrəɡən/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
reformationnounUS /ˌref.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/
The action or process of reforming an institution, practice, or individual's character.
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that he had been in jail before, and was not unaccustomed to the life.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The report of the fire "near Boston" turned out to be the old news of the conflagration in Portland, Oregon!
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading It seemed that he had been in jail before, and was not unaccustomed to the life.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Though the question was unexpected, and I had never thought before whether I could read or not, I confessed that I could probably make out the meaning, and took the newspaper.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Disposed to devote a portion of this Sunday to the reformation of this lively criminal, I continued the conversation with him.
workbenchnounUS /ˈwɜːrkbentʃ/
a strong worktable for a carpenter or mechanic
From this reading He was not often lonesome; he had his workbench and newspapers, and it was a quiet place; on the whole, he enjoyed it, and should rather regret it when his time was up, a month from then.
